The VPAF reports to the President and has 9 direct reports.. The incumbent has oversight of the teams across various departments including Finance, Ancillary Services, Athletics and Recreation, Facilities Management and Security, Health and Safety, Bio-Safety and Emergency Management.

The candidate will have an advanced degree in a relevant field and several years of progressive leadership experience in HR or relevant area, including experience in labour relations, employee engagement & wellness, workplace relations, training & development, and recruitment & retention.

The new VPIT/CIO will bring a Master’s degree in IT or a relevant field. They will have successfully led large-scale digital transformation projects and possess deep knowledge of IT infrastructure, enterprise systems, vendor management, data governance, and cybersecurity.